2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1378 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Peugeot 505. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 505 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
